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such practical regulations in HongHong and China as shall place the commercial intercourse between Hongthong neighbouring Coasts
On a dere
and the
definite
the
and regular footing, he expressed satisfaction with which he would promote
whatever. tended to this end. I fully explained
to him the views of ther Mrjesty's Government
b. you are already.
with which
which you.
on this subject acquaintedt, the object being to protect the Chinese Revenue. air thout unreasonably
obstructing the ordinary.
and daily traffic. between benytteng and the mainland and-
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doing
to remove occasions of controversy.
and mutual comprint . He concurred with
ne
cx
in thinking
that the appointment of
kiustworthy and responsible officical
H. I. Ms. Consul at HongHing
materially
+ Monything would wo
contribute to this most desirable and.
I pointed out to him, in this connection, the possibility of abuses in the
estercise
officer
umong.
of the duties of Consul by a Chinese-
as there are
Western Nations, and was
find. That he
regulated and understood
• glad to
necessity
dod
fully
alive to the
of making ample provisions against suck. dangers. I suggested the appointment in the pist instance of one of their Foreign Employin
from
the Maritime Custons, until there
was time for their non
educated and
officers to be
1 gain experience.
as to the
nature of
of the duties which devolve upon Consuls and the limits of their power.
He seemed disposed to concur with